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My first husband would never make up his mind in less than five years, so I used to get him to think that whatever cours
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"My first husband would never make up his mind in less than five years, so I used to get him to think that whatever course of action needed to be taken was his idea. Then he'd go right ahead"

- Mary Wesley

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This quote by Mary Wesley speaks with the power of persuasion and the importance of compromise in relationships. It suggests that her very first spouse was indecisive and slow to make decisions, so she had to be innovative in order to get him to act. She utilized her powers of persuasion to make him think that whatever course of action needed to be taken was his idea, and then he would proceed with it. This quote highlights the significance of interaction and compromise in relationships, and how often it is essential to be imaginative in order to get the wanted result. It likewise talks to the power of persuasion and how it can be utilized to affect people in a positive way.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Mary Wesley between June 24, 1912 and December 30, 2002. He/she was a famous Novelist from United Kingdom. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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